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  • The Love Messenger: From Mess to Message, Embodying the Sacred Now

    The Love Messenger: From Mess to Message, Embodying the Sacred Now
    Aug 15 2025
    She lost her mother in the most unimaginable way. What came next was awakening.

    In this heartfelt episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Ann Jonas, an intuitive healer, shamanic guide, and author of Sacred Connection. Known as The Love Messenger, Ann shares how the tragic loss of her mother became the catalyst for her spiritual journey and a life devoted to healing and transformation.

    From her early path as a bodyworker and birth doula to her current work guiding others through the Lotus Path, Ann helps women reclaim their light, deepen self-connection, and walk in sovereignty.

    If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your deepest wounds into sacred wisdom, this episode will speak to your soul.

    Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Love Messenger: From Mess to Message, Embodying the Sacred Now

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

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    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms


    Ann Jonas, lovingly known as The Love Messenger, is a gifted Shamanic Guide, Intuitive Healer, Channel, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and author. Her life honors the journey of the Lotus, rising through life's mud to emerge into luminous truth. With roots as a bodyworker and birth doula, Ann now passionately holds space for transformation through her Enlightenment Pathway, curated intuitive guidance tailored to support the next expression of your soul. Through Sacred Connection, a 9-week experiential community she launched in 2022, Ann invites seekers into deep connection with Self and the Divine.

    This offering has since evolved into an anthology, a membership circle, and soon, a new podcast.

    Learn more on her website: https://www.thelotuspath.love/
    Connect with Ann Jonas:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annthelovemessenger
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annthelovemessenger/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annthelovemessenger/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@annthelovemessenger
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ann_thelovemessenger
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    25 m
  • Reclaiming Power After Trauma Through Healing, Advocacy & Owning Your Voice

    Reclaiming Power After Trauma Through Healing, Advocacy & Owning Your Voice
    Aug 8 2025
    The Columbine High School tragedy in 1999 changed everything for Heidi Yewman. After losing her beloved coach that day, she made a promise to never sit on the sidelines again.

    In this new episode, Heidi shares how she turned her own childhood pain and the trauma of that loss into 26 years of advocacy. From writing Beyond the Bullet to directing the award-winning documentary Behind the Bullet, Heidi has dedicated her life to understanding the human impact of gun violence and helping survivors find their voice.

    Her new memoir Dumb Girl, coming this August 2025, dives into her journey of growing up silenced, breaking free from shame, and using storytelling as a way to heal.

    Tune into the full episode of Women Awakening: Reclaiming Power After Trauma Through Healing, Advocacy & Owning Your Voice.

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

    Heidi Yewman is a writer, filmmaker and advocate who has spent more than two decades amplifying the voices of people affected by trauma and gun violence. Inspired by the loss of her beloved teacher and coach during the Columbine tragedy, she has dedicated her work to fostering empathy, healing and change through storytelling. She is the award-winning director of Behind the Bullet, the author of Beyond the Bullet and the upcoming memoir Dumb Girl, and her articles and series My Month with a Gun have been featured in publications including USA Today, Ms. Magazine, The Seattle Times and The Huffington Post.Heidi Yewman’s memoir Dumb Girl arrives August 2025. A courageous journey from trauma to finding your voice.

    Learn more at www.heidiyewman.com.
    Connect with Heidi Yewman:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidiyewmanauthor
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-yewman-aa52ba71/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiyewmanauthor/

    #WomenAwakening #GunViolencePrevention #WomenEmpowerment
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    26 m
  • The Power of Self-Sovereignty: How Women Are Redefining Success on Their Own Terms

    The Power of Self-Sovereignty: How Women Are Redefining Success on Their Own Terms
    Aug 1 2025

    Stop trying to prove yourself. Be it, own it, and lead from there.

    In this powerful conversation, Cynthia James sits down with South African leadership coach and consultant Busisiwe Hlatswayo to explore what she calls self-sovereignty, the deep inner work of owning your authority and releasing the patterns of people-pleasing, burnout, and outdated definitions of success.

    She shares how growing up as a middle child and lifelong peacemaker shaped her journey, why starting her business forced her to break free from old structures, and how she helps leaders build workplaces where everyone’s sovereignty is honored.

    This episode is about finding your own way of leading, redefining power, and learning to see yourself to become yourself.

    Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Power of Self-Sovereignty: How Women Are Redefining Success on Their Own Terms.

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
    Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.Connect with

    Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms

    Busisiwe Hlatswayo, an MBA-holding Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, has two decades of experience across various sectors. She is a recipient of the BPM DEI Leader Award and co-authored "Life and Business Minds." As a Client Partner at FranklinCovey South Africa, she helps organizations improve operational effectiveness. She also founded Black Women in the Workplace to increase Black women's leadership representation. Her extensive academic background and nearly a decade of coaching experience enable her to guide individuals and organizations. Her expertise includes Leadership Coaching, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education, Enterprise Risk Management, and Learning Program Design and Management. She speaks on topics like Personal Mastery, Personal Branding, Leadership, Women in Leadership Development, and Strategic Risk Management, inspiring transformative change through coaching, consulting, and training.Join the 12-week Initiation into Sovereign Leadership program.

    Sign-up Here: https://tr.ee/wUmqmEehR7Connect with Busisiwe Hlatswayo:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/busisiwe.hlatswayo.7
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/busisiwe-hlatswayo/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busisiwe.hlatswayo/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershipinsightscoach
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    26 m
  • Success Blueprint For Working Moms

    Success Blueprint For Working Moms
    Jul 25 2025
    Kym Insana is a multi-million dollar business owner, digital marketing expert, and founder of AlwaysOn Digital, a women-owned agency helping brands like the U.S. Air Force, Enfamil, and Johnston & Murphy scale through impactful campaigns.


    With over 20 years of experience, Kym left her demanding NYC advertising career to build a company that offers flexibility and balance—values she champions as a wife and mother of four. AlwaysOn Digital thrives by empowering talented working parents to blend career success with family life.
    A sought-after speaker, Kym has shared her journey and expertise on national stages, including The Big in San Francisco and iMedia Brand Summit.
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    29 m
  • Being Present: Self Coaching Tools Sheila Carmichael

    Being Present: Self Coaching Tools Sheila Carmichael
    Jul 18 2025
    In this milestone 250th episode of Women Awakening, host Cynthia James welcomes Sheila Carmichael, a Master Certified Coach (MCC), leadership consultant, and author of Presence: Self-Coaching Strategies to Ignite Your Authentic Leadership. Sheila brings over 30 years of experience in empowering corporate leaders and teams to unlock transformational growth. In this rich and heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after coach, why authenticity is the key to leadership, and how women can embrace self-coaching as a tool for lasting impact. Together, Cynthia and Sheila explore:
    • How upbringing and values shape leadership
    • The shift from corporate life to entrepreneurship
    • What it really means to coach from the inside out
    • Why "authenticity over approval" is a leadership superpower
    • How her book Presence can help women recenter and lead with clarity
    • The power of self-awareness and vulnerability in team dynamics
    • What it looks like to answer your calling—even when others doubt you
    This episode is a beautiful reminder that awakening isn’t about perfection—it’s about clarity, courage, and choosing growth over comfort. If you’re a woman ready to lead with heart, truth, and presence, this conversation will stir your spirit and fuel your path forward.

    Resources & Links: 🔗

    Learn more about Sheila Carmichael: https://shelacarmichael.com
    📘 Get her book Presence
    🌐 Connect with Cynthia: https://cynthiajames.net

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    If this episode inspired you, please follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to support more women awakening around the world.
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    23 m
  • Healing Through Color: How Artist Heather Eck Uses Synesthesia to Transform Emotion into Art

    Healing Through Color: How Artist Heather Eck Uses Synesthesia to Transform Emotion into Art
    Jul 12 2025
    In this soul-stirring episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Heather Eck, a multimedia abstract artist, writer, and intuitive healer whose unique gift—synesthesia—allows her to interpret people, places, and emotions through color. Heather doesn’t just see color—she feels it, translating emotional and energetic experiences into vibrant, expressive works of art. Guided by the chakra system and deeply rooted in spirituality, her paintings are more than visual pieces—they’re tools of transformation. Together, Cynthia and Heather explore:
    • What it’s like to live with synesthesia as an artist
    • How color can be a tool for emotional healing
    • The energetic language of the chakras and how it influences her creative process
    • The deep connections between color, consciousness, and the human experience
    • How to reconnect with your own intuitive gifts and inner wisdom
    Each canvas Heather creates becomes a sacred space for healing and reflection—where unseen energies take shape and where art becomes a bridge between the spiritual and the physical. Whether you're an artist, a spiritual seeker, or someone yearning for deeper connection, this episode will leave you inspired to see color—and healing—in a whole new way.

    Connect with Heather Eck:
    Website: https://heathereck.com
    Instagram: @heather_eck_art 🎧 Subscribe & Share:
    If this episode moved you, be sure to follow the show, leave a review, and share with a friend who’s ready to awaken their gifts.
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    26 m
  • Discovering Me: The Adult Autism Journey

    Discovering Me: The Adult Autism Journey
    Jun 22 2025
    Sylvia Moore Myers is the founder and CEO of Gold Scars, LLC, a consultancy
    that empowers individuals and organizations through strategic coaching,
    leadership development, and transformative growth. Diagnosed with
    autism as an adult, Sylvia brings a unique perspective to her work, inspiring
    others with her resilience and adaptability. With over 30 years of experience
    in mental health coaching and grief recovery, she holds certifications as a
    Mental Health Coach, Personal Life Coach, Suicide Prevention Specialist, and
    Crisis First Responder.


    Sylvia’s book, Gold Scars: The Truth About Grief, Loss, and Trauma, and How
    to Beautifully Mend, offers insights for navigating life’s toughest challenges.
    As a speaker, she captivates audiences with her S.C.A.R. framework—
    Strength, Courage, Adaptability, and Resilience—and her 7 to Heal Method,
    guiding them in healing from grief, trauma, and PTSD. Dedicated to
    fostering inclusivity and diversity, Sylvia creates spaces where diverse
    perspectives are valued and celebrated, helping clients embrace their full
    potential with courage and authenticity.
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  • Building Collaborations in Africa

    Building Collaborations in Africa
    Jun 14 2025
    Cindy Dibete is a seasoned Corporate Governance Strategist and accomplished
    Non-Executive Director, with a distinguished career trajectory forged over 22 years
    as a Professional Accountant. Specializing in architecting strategies that fortify
    organizational resilience, Cindy seamlessly blends her financial acumen with
    entrepreneurial fervour.
    As a dynamic entrepreneur, she has masterfully intertwined personal passion with
    professional prowess, founding a Foundation dedicated to facilitating Divine
    Conversations—an avenue for exploring unconventional discourse. Underpinning
    this endeavour is a steadfast commitment to kindling the essence of life itself.
    Cindy's global odyssey as a world traveller has afforded her profound crosscultural
    insights, enhancing her ability to curate culturally attuned perspectives.
    Leveraging this diverse experience, she meticulously assembles bespoke Advisory
    Boards for her boutique consultancy, fostering synergy between international
    expertise and local context.
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    18 m